starter problems

circleburner12 · Post by **circleburner12** » Thu May 17, 2012 7:19 pm

the starter has been tested, installed on an new engine but the starter seems to drag enough to where it's not turning the motor fast enough to start. also the starter get pretty warm and smoke comes from the nose.

do i have a ground problem?? thxs

Post by **wesk** » Thu May 17, 2012 10:44 pm

If the starter was properly tested IAW the manual and passed both RPM and stall test and passed a quality internal inspection then I would suggest your newly assembled engine is way to tight. However a missing ground strap at the right front engine mount could raise the resistance high enough to cause your symptoms.

circleburner12 · Post by **circleburner12** » Fri May 18, 2012 2:54 pm

wesk, i have no idea how the starter was tested!. all i knw is he said it test ok. i can almost garantee the motor was put together correct by bthe manual. im tested it again tonite, wish me luck!!. thxs

LeeMN · Post by **LeeMN** » Fri May 18, 2012 5:14 pm

X2 what WES SAID, Do you have a ground from frame to engine?
Lee

circleburner12 · Post by **circleburner12** » Fri May 18, 2012 5:40 pm

lee, yep it has a ground mounted to the frame. thxs